For the 4th year in a row, CEF's Gaudeamus is on The Independent magazine's Top Ten Events list, appearing at #4 this year! Congratulations and THANK YOU to all of you Angels Among Us who made Gaudeamus 2014 our biggest and best yet - and the 4th largest fundraiser in Kansas City last year!

Gaudeamus first appeared on The Independent's Top Ten listing in 2011 at #8. It moved to #6 for 2012, and #5 for 2013. The listing recognizes the ten largest fundraising events in Kansas City each year, as determined by revenue. Gaudeamus 2014 had more than 1,400 attendees and raised more than $1 million, allowing CEF to provide scholarships for more than 1,300 students this year.

"The generosity of our Gaudeamus sponsors and guests has a profound impact on the kids and families we serve," said Hamp Henning, CEF Board Chair. "Thanks to their support, high-quality, faith-filled education is possible for hundreds of families living in poverty who could not afford a Catholic education otherwise."

Henning and CEF Vice Chair Joan Wells accepted the Top Ten Award on behalf of CEF at The Independent's award ceremony on February 19.

CEF's Gaudeamus Committee, chaired by Gordon & Melinda Roll, is hard at work on plans for Gaudeamus 2015, which will be on October 24 at Overland Park Convention Center. Make plans now to join us at one of the best events in Kansas City!